The Signal

Today on the show we speak with folks from the Black community in Newfoundland and Labrador about the meaning of the month to them and about their experiences living in the province. 

Today's show gets down to the dollars and cents of starting a business. We hear from local entrepreneurs on what it's like to take the leap, get a business up and running, and operate in this current economic climate. 

AI is seeping into every corner of the internet. Streaming platforms give you a new playlist every day, curated by an algorithm. But that also means every artist has the chance to make it big. The internet has completely changed the music industry, and how we listen to music — for better, and for worse. Today on The Signal, we talk about the upsides and the downsides.

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, today's show gives some love to local libraries and authors. It explores how the library is a lot more than books, it has programming for all ages, resources, computers, games. It’s a third place people can simply exist without having to pay or do anything. You will also meet some talented writer folks. 

Junior high schools in Newfoundland and Labrador might soon be offering fewer classes in subjects like French and music. It's all about giving them more choice. Today we ask what are the potential costs of that move? And how do we gauge the value of subject like French and music?

We are checking in with different organizations that provide food or shelter to learn how things are going, what main challenges they are facing, and how winter is affecting their operations. Talk also on the current demand for their services and discuss ways to prevent burnout among their staff and volunteers.

What does it mean to be a leader?

Today on the show we dive deep into a discussion about the ocean and climate change. From off the chart sea surface temperatures to risks to marine ecosystems and species, we will cover what we know is happening, what we are trying to figure out, and talk projections for low and high carbon futures. 

Today on the show we take a break from the news and with an hour of trivia. Our guest is our CBC colleague and trivia master John Gushue. 

With the shifting economic landscape in Newfoundland and Labrador, today's show brings you a discussion on local investment, small business development, and local ownership. How should we adapt for the short, medium and long-term? The studio guests are Chelsey MacNeil, CEO The Purposeful Group and Memorial University political science professor Russell Williams.